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"Good morning Rafael" Magnus greeted his son while pulling the blanket off him. The boy whined shifting to his side "It's sunday papa. I wanna sweeep more" Magnus chuckled at the pronunciation. Rafael's eyes were still closed as he stretched his hands to get the blanket back on him but Magnus caught his wrist "You've been saying that for last fifteen minutes young man. It's already past ten and you do have to finish your homework"

On hearing the word homework small eyes popped open and along came the memories of what happened last night. Rafael sat upright and rubbed his sleepy eyes with the back of his thumb "Is papa still mad?" Magnus pulled the boy in his lap, straightening the messed up hair "No sweet pea. I'm not mad...just little upset"

Rafael nodded ducking his head down "Are you going to punish me?" Magnus held his son closer "No but tomorrow when you go to school you'll have to apologize to Max and Mr Lightwood"

"But.."

"Rafael what you did yesterday was wrong. We should never hurt anyone's feelings"

"Max broke our frame"

"Yes he did but it was by mistake. He didn't do it on purpose. I'm sure Mr Lightwood will make him understand that but you'll also have to say sorry. Okay?

"Okay papa. Can I now get pancakes for breakfast" Rafael kissed on Magnus's cheek who grinned at him "Yes my angel you can have pancakes"

"Yay! My papa is the best" the boy jumped out of his father's lap and ran into the bathroom. Magnus then pulled his cell out and typed a message to Alec 'How are you?' He deleted that message and typed another one 'Is Max alright?' Magnus deleted it again and typed 'Is everything ok. I'm sorry for last night' yeah this seemed okay, he thought and pressed on the send button, hoping Alec would reply.

ALEC'S HOUSE

"We're getting late Max. Hurry up or else the rides will be occupied" Alec packed the picnic basket and poured water in the bottle. He saw Max tying his shoe lace but was having trouble with the knots. He smiled and walked towards his son "Here let me help you"

Alec tied the knot and Max hugged his father, placing a kiss on the cheek "Is Uncle Jace and Aunt Izzy coming?" Alec nodded "They'll meet us at the park. Take the water bottle and wait outside. I'll go bring our basket"

"Did you pack the cake?"

Alec rolled his eyes and gave a light push "Yes...now go or else we'll get late" Max ran and picked up two bottles "I'm ready!" he announced "Dad! Hurry up we're getting late"

Alec laughed lightly "Let me get my phone" he was unplugging his cell from the charger when he saw a new message beep. Alec pressed his lips together as Magnus's name popped on the screen. He debated whether to reply or not because the situation between them was a little awkward now. Max called out again and Alec pocketed his cell "I'm coming"

THREE HOURS LATER

Magnus checked his cell for tenth time but there was no reply from Alec. He felt disappointed and was starting to loose hope. After so many years he was finally able to open his heart for someone but it turned out to be a mistake. The dentist sighed and placed the clothes in the dryer

AT THE PARK

"Oh that's really bad Alec. How's Max doing?" Izzy asked eyeing her nephew at the swings. Alec had told his siblings about last night and both were equally upset about the news. Alec spoke as he spread jam on the bread "I think he's fine now but last night...he cried so much. He was hurting Iz. I just hope he doesn't look at me differently like I'm not his...father"

"Max is your son Alec and will always love you. Don't ever think it otherwise" said Jace "What happened last night was nobody's fault... especially Magnus's" Alec stared at his brother "What?"

Izzy giggled and sat beside her brother wrapping her arm around his waist "Big brother you didn't think that we wouldn't notice how every ten minutes you're checking your phone"

Alec glared at his sister but he couldn't hide the blush on his cheeks "I'm not!" Jace rolled his eyes "We know Magnus has texted you so what are you waiting for. Answer him bro"

"It's not that easy. It's just too weird after last night"

"You're making things weird Alec. Why are you thinking too much. If Magnus had changed his opinion about you then he wouldn't have texted you"

"But the boys.."

Izzy squeezed Alec's hand "You really want to regret this decision ten years from now thinking why you didn't grasp the opportunity when Magnus was right infront of you?"

Alec spoke after few seconds "I do like him" Jace patted on his shoulder "Then talk to him. Max and Rafael will grow up one day and I'm telling you they will laugh their heart out thinking about the days they faught. Don't do this to yourself Alec. What if Magnus is the man you were looking all your life"

Alec nodded "Thank you. You both are the best" Jace scoffed and raised his collar "Duh bro...ofcourse I'm the best"

Izzy threw a piece of bread crumb at Jace "Show off" Alec laughed and got up from the ground "Could you keep an eye on Max? I'll go ..ah...talk to.."

"GO!" both yelled in unison

Alec walked few feet away and dialed Magnus's number, inwardly hoping the man wouldn't be mad for not replying to his message. He heard a voice after three rings "Magnus it's me"

Magnus had just finished washing dishes when his cell rang. His heart skipped a beat when he saw the caller was Alec

"Magnus it's me"

Magnus closed his eyes taking in the soft voice "Hello Alexander. I thought you didn't get my message"

"I'm sorry for not replying soon Magnus. Last night was.. um.."

"I understand. How's Max doing?"

"He was upset last night but I think he'll be fine. I brought him to a park" said Alec

"That's good. Are you okay?"

"Yeah I'm fine. How are you?"

"Okay" said Magnus

Okay"

A pause

"Well then I should get going"

"No wait!"

A smile formed on Magnus's face with a tingle of hope "Yes Alexander?"

"Do you wanna go out tomorrow night. Just you and me?" Alec crossed his fingers, biting his lower lips

Magnus's heart jumped with joy "Sure. I'll text you the address"

"See you Magnus"

"See you too Alexander" Magnus smiled feeling like a teenager again. Damn he knew he was falling hard in love. What he didn't know was that Rafael had heard his conversation.

Alec felt giddy and kinda proud of himself for asking Magnus out for dinner. What he didn't know was that Max had heard his conversation when he came to call him for lunch

Next day both the boys apologised to each other and things were almost back to normal. When evening came Magnus called Ragnor to keep an eye on Rafael while Jace happily agreed to babysit for Max. Magnus and Alec then went out for dinner and enjoyed their time together. On returning home Rafael was at the window when he and saw his father giving a kiss to his teacher.

TWO DAYS LATER

"Max and Rafael were fighting again" Alec complained and Magnus controlled his laughter. He opened the cupboard and took out fresh set of tools and arranged them on the tray "Oooh..that sounds bad. Who needs blood donation? I'm a universal donor"

"Magnus!" Alec whined "This isn't funny" he started pacing in his room

"Why are you taking them seriously? It's not like they are going to start world war three"

"You're saying this because you haven't seen them fighting"

"Alexander are you scared of two lovely adorable and cute kids?" Magnus teased

"I hate you!"

"No you don't"

"Yes I do"

"No you don't"

"Magnus"

"Alexander"

"I...I love you" said Alec and there was a long pause from the other end "Magnus?"

"Do you have any idea how long I've waited to hear those three words from you?"

"I...said it now. I love you"

"I love you too Alexander. Come down in fifteen minutes. I need to seal our relationship with a kiss"

"Are you serious?" Alec blushed crimson

"Fifteen minutes"

Max slowly closed the door to his father's bedroom, his small brain trying to catch up with the words. Did his father just say I love you to Mr Bane?

NEXT DAY AT SCHOOL

It was lunch break and Max was eating sandwiches with his friend David when Rafael walked straight towards him. He narrowed his eyes and pointed his finger at Max "We need to talk"

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